Truax Designs Metal Art
Truax Designs Metal Art
The Story Behind Truax Gallery, Truax Designs, and Karbon Kast
If you follow Graphicsbyte on social media, you’ve probably seen posts featuring intricate metal sculptures. Some of you might be wondering—why would a graphic designer post about metalwork?
It all started in 2013 when I received a random text from an unknown number. The message? A flyer for a Portland art show featuring Chris Truax, a master sculptor and an old friend. I first met Chris in a sculpture class at Clackamas Community College back in 2008. Seeing him headlining his own show at Truax Gallery was inspiring—I knew I had to check it out.
The Unexpected Reunion
After twenty minutes of exploring the show and discussing the art with strangers, I was suddenly greeted by Chris himself. Turns out, he had put his SIM card into an old phone and mass-texted his entire contact list—pure luck that I got the invite! We exchanged numbers, but it wasn’t until months later that we reconnected.
Our next meeting sparked something big. We caught up, shared ideas, and started planning future collaborations. Soon, I was designing a logo and website for Truax Designs, helping establish his artistic brand. During this time, Chris unveiled something groundbreaking—Karbon Kast, a new sculpting technique that fuses metal and aluminum to create truly unique pieces.
Karbon Kast and the Rise of Truax Designs
From the moment I saw Karbon Kast, I knew it had commercial potential. Over the past four years, Truax Designs has showcased this medium at trade shows, outdoor events, and even Comic Con. The response has been incredible—science fiction enthusiasts, collectors, and even industry professionals are drawn to these futuristic sculptures.
Truax Designs Artist Skyler Null as the Cyberpunk Robot.
The bumblebee is title “Bevri” and its an illustration hybrid using the Karbon Kast as a background.
You can find many of our limited edition prints for sale at the Truax Gallery. The Gallery is now located in West Linn, Oregon.
A Mind-Bending Art Experience
One of my most memorable visits to Truax Gallery was like stepping into another dimension. A six-foot daddy longlegs made from an old toaster stood guard at the entrance. Inside, surreal sculptures filled the space—towering Salvador Dali-inspired elephants and rhinos, cyberpunk DJs plugged into the walls, and the centerpiece: Lilly, a Thunderbot crafted from vintage Thunderbird car parts.
The level of creativity and craftsmanship at Truax Designs continues to push artistic boundaries. What started as a chance reconnection has evolved into a movement—one that merges technology, sci-fi, and metal artistry into something truly one-of-a-kind.
If you haven’t yet, check out Truax Gallery and witness Karbon Kast for yourself. You never know what otherworldly creations you’ll discover.
